Events

Virtual Holiday Showcase: Seasons and Survival / Reptile and Amphibian Showcase

Join Us for a Wild Winter Wednesday!

Virtual Presentation Showcase

Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

Suggested Donation: $10 (non-refundable)

11:00 am — Seasons of Survival: How Wildlife Prepares and Thrives in Fall & Winter (~1 hr)

Ever wonder how animals manage to survive Manitoba’s fierce winters? In “Seasons of Survival,” you’ll dive into the incredible secrets of wildlife adaptation. From hibernating bears to migratory birds, discover the five key survival strategies — Staying Active, Hibernation and Torpor, Migration, and the life cycle that ensures the Next Generation. Get ready to be amazed by the remarkable ways animals outwit the cold!

1:00 pm — Reptile and Amphibian Showcase (45 mins)

Say hello to our cold-blooded friends enjoying their winter break! Meet the delightful reptiles and amphibians in our ambassador lineup and learn what they’re up to this season. It’s a fun, up-close encounter you won’t want to miss!

Can’t attend? Your $10 donation supports future programs just like this one!

Holiday Photos With Owls

Winter Wonderland family pictures at St. Mary’s Nursery and Garden Centre with Mukki the Great Horned Owl and Nadie the Great Grey Owl.

Sunday November 24 10am-4pm and Saturday November 30 10am-4pm.

Photo session: minimum $20 donation for approx 15min with the owl.

Bring your own camera and we will have a volunteer to help take your pictures.

Reserve online to guarantee your time, but walk ups are welcome.

Virtual Spooky Wildlife Education – For Everyone

For the first time, we are offering a special presentation virtually! Open to everyone!

10 am – Mysterious Creatures (K-Gr2) is a fun guessing game for the little ones. It is an immersive activity and learning experience that will teach you more about some mysterious critters in our province.

2pm – Misunderstood Critters (Gr3 and up) is an eye-opening presentation about animals we might not understand best. We will debunk rumors and hopefully inspire some appreciation for these misunderstood critters in this presentation.

Each presentation includes two of our wildlife ambassadors!

Donation of $10 minimum.

Disclaimer: If you donate to reserve a spot and are not able to attend, the donation will not be refunded.

Happy Halloween Family Photos

When: Saturday, 19 October 2024 from 10:00 AM (CDT) to 4:00 PM (CDT)
Where: St Mary’s Nursery & Garden Centre Ltd 2901 St Mary’s Rd, Winnipeg , MB R2N 4A6

Halloween family photos at St. Mary’s Nursery and Garden Centre (2901 St Mary’s Rd) with the Corvids, Kangee and Beau.

Photo session: minimum $10 donation for approximately 15 minutes with the bird. Bring your own camera and we will have a volunteer to help take your pictures.

Reserve online to guarantee your time, but walk ups are welcome.

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Winter Wonderland Family Pictures

Saturday the 25th of November from 10am to 4pm and Sunday the 26th of November from 10am to 3pm.

Winter Wonderland family pictures at St. Mary’s Nursery and Garden Centre (2901 St Mary’s Rd) with Mukki the Great Horned Owl. Photo session: minimum $20 donation for approx 15min with the owl. Bring your own Camera and we will have a volunteer to help take your pictures. Reserve online to guarantee your time, but walk ups are welcome.

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9th Annual Walk For Wildlife

Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 9:00am
Join us in St. Vital Park!
Registration is from 8:15am to 8:45am

Prairies Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc. (PWRC) is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to treat injured and orphaned wildlife and to successfully release them back into their natural habitat. Proceeds are directed towards the care of our wildlife patients from medications to veterinary visits, to food supplies and enclosure maintenance.

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8th Annual Walk For Wildlife

Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 9:00am
Join us in St. Vital Park!
Registration is from 8:15am to 8:45am

Prairies Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc. (PWRC) is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to treat injured and orphaned wildlife and to successfully release them back into their natural habitat. Proceeds are directed towards the care of our wildlife patients from medications to veterinary visits, to food supplies and enclosure maintenance.

Register Today Download PDF

PWRC Charity #826093155RR0001